P-2 Certifcation Course

Call Flying.Camp @ 423-800-2228

Flying Camp in Tennessee has very experienced and dedicated instructors. We use the most current training equipment from the best brands in the paragliding industry. We pride ourselves on smaller class sizes, personalized attention, and a faster and safer learning curve developed over years of teaching here in the USA & internationally. We cover all the skills and some that you won’t learn elsewhere. We are very experienced in mountain thermal flying, XC and vol bivy styles of flying and we pass this experience onto you thru our educational courses. It is important to choose a school that will not only teach you how to ridge-soar on a smooth hill in smooth wind, but one that will also teaches you what it means to fly in among the mountains and up in the sky safely.

From zero to HERO, solo piloting in as long as it takes you to master the necessary skills to be a safe paragliding pilot. At your pace, on your schedule, you take as much time as you need to be a good pilot. 10days to 10 months or more! when ever you can join us for training we will elevate your skills and teach you how to fly the sky. We are NOT here to sell you gear and kick you out of the nest like the rest of the schools out there. We are building a community of Cross Country thermaling pilots who soar the skies because they know how to fly the aircraft and they know the weather. This is the course that makes you the pilot you have always wanted to be. you graduate with a basic license, but your skillz and knowledge are equal to an intermediate rating. Come LEARN how to really fly a paraglider.

………………Or break it up into separate courses………………………..

P-1 Certification Course -$699

– 2 Days. Our two day course will progress you through your Beginner (P1) rating. We will cover equipment, launch techniques, pre-flight checks, and basic flying skills. You will gather experience, work on your ground handling skills, basic ground school topics, acquire the Novice (P2) syllabus, and take the Beginner (P1) test. At the end of two days you should have a few tandem flights and lots of ground handling – maybe even a solo flight or two- plus, membership in the national organization, and your Beginner (P1) certification!

P-2 Novice Certification Course -$1695.00 (requires P1 Rating)

– The P2 course is how you earn your wings. At the end of this course you will be certified to fly solo, safely and confidently, without your instructor’s supervision. In this course, students will learn about glider handling, glider aerodynamics, meteorology, launching, landing, in flight skills, mountain flying, ridge soaring, and many other pertinent details designed to keep you safe while flying. Most of the flying is initial done at “training hills”. This is also where most of the ground handling (kiting) takes place. By repeating successful flights and learning from mistakes at a site with very few obstacles or “consequences,” students will refine their launching, landing, kiting and flying skills before accessing high flights from mountain launches later in the course. The P2 course lasts 10 days and can be broken down into 5 weekends, but best taken as one whole unit. Some students will enjoy learning more slowly, while others will learn more quickly thus we allow you to adjust the schedule to fit your current lifestyle. Training manuals, an instructional DVD and flight log books are included, as well as the use of student equipment for the duration of lessons. There will be indoor classroom time during your lessons, covering safety videos, written tests, reserve parachute protocol and theory discussions.

Ultimately We encourage all of our graduates to continue to fly with us as they work towards their P3. At Flying.Camp you are always one of our students and are always welcome back for refreshers, advice, tips, etc. Our graduates often call us from opposite ends of the Earth for flying advice, knowing that if we haven’t already been there we have friends who are there now!

*Equipment Purchases

A new student should be well into their lessons before deciding to purchase their own equipment. The time spent on the training hill will give both the student and their instructor the opportunity to choose a wing that is best suited to the student’s abilities and their intended use. It is your instructor’s job to help you select your first wing. Different paragliders have different behavior and reactive characteristics and require different skill levels. The guidance of your trusted instructor will ensure that you choose a glider that will give you many hours of safe and fun flight.

To learn more or schedule a course, call Flying.Camp @ 423-800-2228

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P2 – NOVICE PARAGLIDING RATING

General Description

A Novice paraglider pilot has the knowledge and basic skills necessary to fly and practice without direct instructor supervision but within significant operating limitations. The pilot understands the USHGA paragliding rating systems and recommended operating limitations. The pilot shall use good judgment and have a level of maturity commensurate with the rating. Pilots must demonstrate Beginner level skills and knowledge before obtaining the Novice rating. All witnessed flights must be pre-planned by the pilot and discussed with the Instructor or specially qualified Observer.

P2 Novice Rating – Required Witnessed Tasks/Logged Requirements

Attends a minimum of 8 hours of ground school.

35 flights. At the discretion of any paragliding instructor

7 flying days.

Demonstrated Skills and Knowledge

Demonstrates layout and preflight of the canopy, harness, and backup reserve parachute.

Gives a reliable analysis of general conditions of the site and self, and a flight plan including flight path, areas to avoid in relation to the wind flow, and obstacles to stay clear of.

Demonstrates 5 consecutive forward inflations with a visual check of the canopy each time.

With each flight, demonstrates a method of establishing that the pilot is properly connected to the glider, with cleared lines and risers just prior to inflation.

Demonstrates 2 successful, aggressive, confident inflations/launches, where the wind is at least 15° cross to straight up the hill in wind not exceeding 5 m.p.h.

Demonstrates 2 no-wind (0-5 m.p.h.) inflations/launches.

Demonstrate how to brief and instruct a ground crew and explain when an assisted launch is necessary.

Demonstrates 2 high-wind (10-15 m.p.h.) inflations/launches.

Demonstrates flight with smooth variation in airspeed, from above minimum sink to fast flight, while maintaining a heading.

Demonstrates flight showing the ability to comfortably and precisely slow the glider to minimum sink and smoothly increase to normal airspeed while maintaining a heading. The pilot should not slow the glider to near the stall speed.

Demonstrates flight(s) along a planned path alternating ‘S’ turns of at least 90° change in heading. Flight heading need not exceed 45° from straight into the wind. Turns must be smooth with controlled airspeed, ending in safe, stand up landings on a heading.

Demonstrates 360-degree turns in both directions, and at various speeds and bank angles.

Demonstrates the ability to judge and allow for proper clearance from a ridge and other aircraft.

Demonstrates 5 landings within 25′ of a target, safe, smooth, on the feet and into the wind. The target must be sufficiently close to launch such that turns are required to set up an approach and avoid over-flying the target. The target should be at least 100′ below the launch point.

Explains proper strong wind landing procedures and how to keep from being dragged back.

Explains correct canopy maintenance.

Explains how to lengthen and shorten the flight path.

Explains the right of way traffic rules.

Explains the use of a speedbar/accelerating system.

Demonstrates reserve deployment while hanging in a harness in simulated turbulence or malfunction conditions.

Gives a thorough verbal demonstration of knowledge of how to:

a. Maintain directional control during and correct for an asymmetric wing fold of 25% of the wing span.

b. Fly at minimum sink while precluding any chance of inadvertent stall or spin.

c. Increase descent rate and/or forward speed.

Demonstrates proper and effective PLF technique.

Must pass the USHGA Novice Paragliding written exam.

Must agree to all the provisions of the USHGA standard waiver and assumption of risk agreement for the Novice rating and deliver an original signed copy to the USHGA office.

Acknowledges and understands the need to become familiar with site-specific restrictions and launch or landing access limits, consistent with preservation of flying privileges at a site.

P2 Recommended Operating Limitations for Novice Paragliding Pilots

A. Should exceed these limitations only after thoroughly mastering all required tasks, and after acquiring a full understanding of the potential problems and dangers involved in exceeding these limitations.

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